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PP2: Matchayaw Lake - Alberta Fishing

Matchayaw Lake (Devil's Lake) is a lake in west-central Alberta near Drayton Valley and includes its tributaries and outlet (Sturgeon River). Open May 15 to Mar. 31 and bait is allowed; species limits are walleye 0 fish (closed), northern pike 3 fish over 63 cm, yellow perch 15 fish, and burbot 2 fish (burbot retention is 0 from Feb. 1 to Mar. 31).

LakeSubarea PP253.71092, -114.10122
Overview

Matchayaw Lake (Devil's Lake) is a lake in west-central Alberta near Drayton Valley and includes its tributaries and outlet (Sturgeon River). Open May 15 to Mar. 31 and bait is allowed; species limits are walleye 0 fish (closed), northern pike 3 fish over 63 cm, yellow perch 15 fish, and burbot 2 fish (burbot retention is 0 from Feb. 1 to Mar. 31).

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02.Regulations

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Waterbody-specific regulationIncludes tributaries and outlet (Sturgeon River)
OPEN MAY 15 TO MAR. 31View details
Season
OPEN MAY 15 TO MAR. 31
Bait allowed
bait allowed
Northern pike
3 over 63 cm
Walleye
0 fish
Burbot
2 fish; but limit is 0 from Feb. 1 to Mar. 31
Yellow perch
15 fish
Last updated: Apr 08, 2026
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PP2: Matchayaw Lake - Alberta Fishing